Trading Lifecycle Associate

Trading Lifecycle Associate

Join J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank as part of the Market and Investor Services business, a group of leading securities and derivatives sales, trading, research, and operations teams dedicated to providing clients with a full suite of services to meet their specific needs.

As a Trade Lifecycle Analyst (Option Clearance), you will support securities trading for high‑profile clients and various internal teams, ensuring efficient operation of this key line of business. With a focus on control and risk aversion, you will monitor, analyze, and process transactions using proprietary systems and vendor applications. Your responsibilities will entail accurate processing of securities transactions, meeting deadlines across domestic and international markets, and gaining invaluable experience with a global footprint of investment banking products.

• Support trade processing platforms through the monitoring and resolution of complex issues.
• Interact daily with clients, internal stakeholders, counter parties, traders, custodian banks, and senior management.
• Identify trade discrepancies and mitigate risks related to the trade life cycle.
• Take on challenging projects to promote process streamlining.
• Master the complexities of many equity and fixed‑income products and develop a solid understanding of our business model and infrastructure.
• Review existing controls and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement through automation.
• Develop and implement operational‑risk analytics to deliver thoughtful analysis and measure the overall health of the CIB Control Environment.

• Composed and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Analytical and able to recommend creative solutions to complex and ambiguous issues.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets and products.
• Energetic, self‑motivated, and effective under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with an emphasis on risk mitigation and efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Interpersonal and team‑building skills.
• Technical/analytical skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint; VBA and SQL knowledge is a plus.

JPMorgan Chase is one of the oldest financial institutions in North America, offering innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses, and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years, and today we lead in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary, commission‑based pay, discretionary incentive compensation, comprehensive health care coverage, on‑site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching, and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

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